The weather has been quite warm but it’s just the kind of climate orchids love. We see these everywhere!
Over the weekend we visited the Lanna Folklife Museum to learn more about the Lanna culture. We especially enjoyed seeing the beautiful textiles.
The major weekend events are the Saturday Walking Street Market and the Sunday Walking Street Market–both evening events. Streets are closed to traffic and lined with clothing, souvenir, and street food stalls. Neither event is recommended to those who want to avoid crowds–it’s a sea of people from everywhere you can imagine jammed together in search of street food and souvenir bargains. Quite colorful!
We like trying different concoctions–these guys are making an omelet with tofu and pad Thai inside. More delicious than it sounds!
We’re careful what we eat watching closely to see how the food is prepared and following locals eating at the popular stands.
This is a view of Chiang Mai on the road that leads to Freedom Yoga, the studio I’ve discovered here for yoga classes. The city can be a little gritty around the edges but still with lots of charm!
Lots of upscale coffee shops, juice bars, and cafes have popped up since we were here 5 years ago. The Hinlay Curry House, a favorite next to our hotel was basically an outdoor restaurant covered by a large tent. Now, the owners have enclosed the space and added a bakery and coffee shop. Really nicely done!
Chiang Mai offers surprises around every corner! Still lots to discover here!